Articles of Termination
State form for terminating the LLC with the Secretary of State, signed by an authorized representative and including entity identification.
Completing formal dissolution helps limit ongoing liability, close tax accounts, and stop periodic state fees. Proper filings create a public record that the LLC no longer transacts business and support orderly asset distribution among members.
Members, managers, in-house counsel, and accountants use dissolution guidance to coordinate filings and final tax obligations.
The managing member or an authorized manager usually signs the Articles of Termination and any member resolutions. Their signature indicates corporate authority and consents to winding up and distribution of assets.
The registered agent may receive official correspondence after filing; they rarely sign dissolution forms but must be notified of filing to update state records and receive final notices.
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State form for terminating the LLC with the Secretary of State, signed by an authorized representative and including entity identification.
Documented vote or written consent authorizing dissolution and describing distribution and wind-up responsibilities.
Process and templates for notifying known creditors and a method for addressing or reserving funds for claims.
List final federal and state filings, including final Form 1065 or single-member reporting and employment tax closures.
Documentation showing how assets were distributed to members, including valuations and dates.
Instructions for retaining signed documents, books, and financial records for the recommended retention period.
Record the official approval date to establish authority for filing and wind-up.
File final return by the normal return deadline (see IRS rules, typically April 15 for calendar-year taxpayers).
Submit final Form W-2 and employment tax reports per IRS deadlines, usually Jan 31 for W-2 distribution.
File Articles of Termination with the Secretary of State per state filing processes; processing time varies.
Begin retention clock on the effective dissolution date for relevant federal and industry retention periods.
Members vote or sign written consent approving the dissolution and wind-up plan.
Settle liabilities, collect receivables, and prepare asset distributions per the resolution.
Submit the termination form to the Secretary of State and retain filing confirmation.
File final returns, issue final information returns, and close tax accounts as required.
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Members voted to dissolve by unanimous written consent and used a single Articles of Termination form
Managers prepared a wind-up plan including asset sale and creditor notice protocol